Front-end Developer
Location: US, CA, Palo Alto
Employment type: Full-time
Industry: Computer Software
Function: Information Technology

Company profile:
Declara is focused on bringing data to life. Our technology platform uses machine learning, search, algorithms and recommendations to develop learning paths for individuals, making learning a constant discovery.Learning isn't just our product, it's what we do everyday. Work with a small focused team. You'll push and be pushed. Tackle the toughest technical challenges as you create products that can transform organizations across the globe. Do something meaningful. We're changing how the world nurtures and develops talent. We are located in Palo Alto, Boise and Mexico.

Job description:
Declara, founded in 2012, operates on the premise that learning does not only happen in schools but continues for a lifetime in which people need to constantly master skills. Its technology platform uses semantic search and recommendations to surface the right content at the right time for individuals, making learning more personalized and discovery oriented. This enables individuals as well as entire communities to learn, making everyone smarter. Declara is looking for a Front-end Developer who has experience working in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3 and be familiar with web application frameworks (e.g. Rails or Java). Candidates should have an insatiable passion for building amazing applications and websites that customers love to use and leveraging metrics to determine the success of their applications.

Requirements:
REQUIREMENTSTo perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to execute each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties, assignments and specific projects may be assigned at the discretion of management.BS degree in computer science, a related field, or equivalent experience is desired1-3 years of front-end web development experience is required. Social Network development experience is highly desiredDevelops, implements, and maintains web interfaces and interactions using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks (Angular/Node), XML.Keeps current with new web technologies, coding standards, and best practices.Helps participate in functional and business requirements, online help, feature lists, flow charts, interactive prototypes, and development guidelines.Advocates usability best practices for internal and customer facing applications.Track issues and bugs with a variety of software programs.Work closely with the rest of the technology leadership team, including development, quality engineering, product management, and technical operations to establish our technical strategy and communicate it to the executive team and externally.Works with internal stakeholders to ensure the ongoing updates to corporate communications sites and demonstrations.Integrates third party software into the Declara platform.Experience with user interfaces, image optimization, scripting, web accessibility standards, design &amp; development standards, and cross-platform issuesKnowledge of W3C recommendations, accessibility issues, browser compatibility, and best practicesAbility to work collaboratively with stakeholders, engineers, designers, content producers, and quality assurance personnel to create elegant and user-friendly web interfaces that are easily maintained and upgraded.BONUS POINTSExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalProven creative thinking and problem solving skillsAbility to write clear, concise, detailed requirementsProject, time management and organizational skillsAbility to multi-task and thrive in a fast paced changing team environmentTeam-oriented, with a keen interest on quality and attention to detailYou’re an entrepreneur at heart – you can be resourceful and creative to find the best solution that gets the job done.You’re experienced with performance, ops, systems, or networkAWS-based development/deployment experienceJira experienceSpanish language proficiencyEducational assessment, psychometrics and/or Education-tech experience

Benefits:
Declara is an equal opportunity employer.  Declara offers competitive salary, equity package and benefits. Declara does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies and/or individual recruiters without a signed agreement.  Declara will not be responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes submitted in any capacity other through invitation by Declara's portal.